Turkey Consumption Edges Up; Turkey Products Growth Stronger Than Chicken

December 27, 2012 Mintel

It is well known that when it comes to poultry sales, chicken rules the roost, but as the holidays approach, could it be time for turkey to gobble up a bigger share of the US market? According to new research from Mintel on the US poultry market, it just might be as sales of turkey, duck, and other specialty birds, grew a considerable 6.5% in just one year, reaching $7.1 billion (2011-12).

Anthurium: Unrivalled Popularity At Christmas

December 27, 2012 Anthura BV

Jan Janssen, an Anthurium grower in Maasbree, made in 2012 the choice to specialize in the sales of Anthurium bouquets directly to consumers. The growing area of Anthuriums was reduced and the home made flowering sales of arrangements became the most important business.

Helleborus Winterbells, Very Successful

December 27, 2012 HilverdaKooij

As of September the flowering Helleborus Winterbells® are being auctioned and marketed in various pot sizes ranging from 13 – 23 cm. The sales season is over now but was absolutely very successful because of the enthusiasm of grower, retailer and consumer for this new product.

Ranomi Kromowidjojo Christens Chrysanthemum 'Ranomi' With Olympic Water

December 27, 2012 Deliflor Chrysanten

On Wednesday, 12 December, Ranomi Kromowidjojo, winner of two Olympic gold medals in London, visited the nursery of chrysanthemum grower Laurens van der Lans in ’s-Gravenzande, The Netherlands. She had come here to christen the chrysanthemum named for her: Chrysanthemum ‘Ranomi’. Deliflor Chrysanten and VannoVa spared neither pains nor expense in organising the christening ceremony.

Saulnois A Salty, Savory French Treat

Saulnois is the pride of a small creamery in the region of Lorraine, in northeast France, an area that stakes its gastronomic fame largely on quiche lorraine and plum brandy. The Mirabelle plum, a small golden fruit about the size of a large cherry tomato, can be eaten fresh or made into jam, but brandy is its highest and best use.